Neonatal Pediatric NP - Lead Newborn Care & Collaboration

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced practice care, document services, and collaborate with the clinical team. The role includes supervising staff, participating in QA activities, and ensuring high quality patient care.

Minimum qualifications include ACEN/CCNE NP certification, Texas RN/APRN licensure; one year newborn nursery or Level II NICU experience is preferred. Certification by ANCC or AANP is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with FNP or PNP certification.
• Current Texas Advanced Practice licensure required.
• ACEN or CCNE-accredited NP program completed.

Responsibilities

• Works independently to full NP scope under TX Nurse Practice Act.
• Performs H&P for diverse populations with social determinants.
• Orders/interprets diagnostics and develops care plans.
• Prescribes treatments and provides patient education.
• Documents timely to support care and review.

Skills

NP certification

Collaboration

Documentation

Quality assurance

Patient education

Education

Master’s degree in nursing (FNP/PNP)

Texas APRN licensure

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced practice care, document services, and collaborate with the clinical team. The role includes supervising staff, participating in QA activities, and ensuring high quality patient care.

Minimum qualifications include ACEN/CCNE NP certification, Texas RN/APRN licensure; one year newborn nursery or Level II NICU experience is preferred. Certification by ANCC or AANP is required.